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Pathfinder Adventure Path: Battle of Bloodmarch Hill (Giantslayer 1 of 6)

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May 102015

Pathfinder Adventure Path: Battle of Bloodmarch Hill (Giantslayer 1 of 6)

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The Giantslayer Adventure Path begins! In the human town of Trunau, a beleaguered settlement surrounded by the brutal orcs of the Hold of Belkzen, the heroes must investigate a mysterious death. Before they uncover the truth, however, Trunau comes under attack by an orc army, and the heroes must help defend it, only to discover the real reasons behind both the murder and the orc raid – both were just distractions from a wider conspiracy involving a giant chieftain, who seeks the treasures of the forgotten tomb of an ancient giant hero beneath the town.

“Battle of Bloodmarch Hill” is a Pathfinder Roleplaying Game adventure for 1st-level characters. This adventure kicks off the Giantslayer Adventure Path, an epic campaign of classic sword & sorcery thrills. A selection of new monsters, a primer on the various giants of Golarion, a toolbox of new mechanics for use with giant foes, and the first installment of a new Pathfinder’s Journal written by Richard Pett round out this volume of the Pathfinder Adventure Path!

The Role of Character 5 Alignment

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May 072015

Alignment is one of those weird game mechanics that can be viewed as both a hindrance and an aid. Because of this it is often the victim of a love hate type of relationship among players that can cause some heated disagreements. If they could apply their thoughts to its use they would not have so many words in lost to indifference.

When I speak of alignment in this article I’m not referring to any one system or style. I’m instead writing about the concept of what it can be in the development of character. If you apply such a system to developing the personality of your individual I believe it can be invaluable. Many of us walk through our lives with no “moral” code, at least not the way an alignment is is presented in game terms. That’s because games have a difficult time presenting alignment in an effective way. Since many alignments are presented as a code that creates a struggle of some sort, usually good and evil, they have to be broad so players can use them effectively with their creations. Not to mention many characters are created with to be adults ready to start their adventuring career. In reality this couldn’t be farther from the truth. In the real world we develop our “alignment” over years of character growth. For us our alignment is directly linked to what we believe, or to be more accurate, what we have come to believe. That is our faith directs our choices. This could mean you are guided by religion, science, or philosophy. It doesn’t matter what guides your thoughts what matters is that when you apply this to your character she has already lost years of development.

The Role of Character Part 4 the Half Races

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May 072015

Half races

When I started on this quest of making better characters I didn’t think I’d be talking about the bastard races or the misfits of character. But for whatever reason this is where I’ve ended up. When most of us hear the term bastard we assume it’s something bad, but for this article it doesn’t have to carry that connotation, it stands for a person, no mater the race, who just doesn’t fit in. That means you can really apply these ideas to any “misfit”. It will be a lot easier if you apply it to the bastard races.

Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Andoran, Birthplace of Freedom

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Apr 302015

Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Andoran, Birthplace of Freedom

$19.99

Explore the nation of Andoran, a young, freedom-loving realm struggling to survive against imperialistic neighbors and the dangers of a rugged wilderness. Learn about the land’s many regions, from thriving cities to fey-haunted forests. Discover details on some of Andoran’s most defining organizations, from the abolitionist Eagle Knights to the greedy Lumber Consortium.

With a complete overview of Andoran’s history, this book provides countless seeds for intrigue and adventure. A bestiary of new monsters rounds out this 64-page guide to one of the most heroic lands in the world of the Pathfinder RPG!

64 pages, Softcover, full color

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PATHFINDER RPG DESIGNERS UNLEASH THEIR WILDEST IDEAS TO PLAY THE GAME LIKE NEVER BEFORE

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Apr 292015

PATHFINDER RPG DESIGNERS UNLEASH THEIR WILDEST IDEAS TO PLAY THE GAME LIKE NEVER BEFORE

Nothing is Safe as Award-Winning Game System Gets Unchained

REDMOND, WA (April 29, 2015): Paizo Inc. announces today the release of Pathfinder Unchained, the new hardcover rulebook for the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Releasing April 2015 with an MSRP of $39.99, Pathfinder Unchained is an indispensable companion to the Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook.

From totally revised fundamentals like core classes and monster design, to brand-new systems for expanding the way the game is played, Pathfinder Unchained makes the player the game designer, and offers fresh ideas while still blending with the existing system.

Said Jason Bulmahn, Lead Designer for Pathfinder, “Over a year ago, I went to talk to Publisher Erik Mona about a book idea I had. The pitch was simple: ‘Let us do a book filled with whatever crazy ideas we have floating around in our heads.’ He said ‘no.’ I said, ‘Wait though, allow me to explain, our crazy ideas might make the game better.’ He said ‘tell me more,’ and Pathfinder Unchained was born.”

Pathfinder RPG: Unchained includes:

New versions of the barbarian, monk, rogue, and summoner classes, all revised to make them more balanced and easier to play.
New skill options for both those who want more skills to fill out their characters’ backgrounds and those seeking streamlined systems for speed and simplicity.
Changes to how combat works, from a revised action system to an exhaustive list of combat tricks that draw upon your character’s stamina.
Magic items that power up with you throughout your career—and ways to maintain variety while still letting players choose the “best” magic items.
Simplified monster creation rules for making new creatures on the fly.
Exotic material components ready to supercharge your spellcasting.
New takes on alignment, multiclassing, iterative attacks, wounds, diseases and poisons, and item creation.
And much, much more.

Pathfinder Unchained is available at hobby game and book stores nationwide, as well as on paizo.com.

About Paizo Inc.
Paizo Inc. is publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, as well as board games and gaming accessories. The Pathfinder world, in which players take on the role of brave adventurers fighting to survive in a world beset by magic and evil, is currently translated into six languages, and has been licensed for comic book series, graphic novels, toys, and apparel, and is being developed into an MMORPG. Paizo.com is also the leading online hobby retail store, offering tens of thousands of products from a variety of publishers to customers all over the world.

Pathfinder Player Companion: Cohorts & Companions

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Apr 292015

Pathfinder Player Companion: Cohorts & Companions

$12.99

Prepare for your adventures to get twice as exciting with Pathfinder Player Companion: Cohorts & Companions!

Double the daring and double the fun with all-new rules for turning your solo adventurer into part of a dynamic duo. Whether you’re growing a towering treant to serve as your monstrous cohort, organizing a grand heist with your fellow thieves, or summoning a guardian angel to protect your allies, Cohorts & Companions offers you dozens of options to transform your Pathfinder adventures!

New options allow you to make the most of your allies, or even make your allies from scratch! From binding outsiders to winning over artist patrons, this volume has cohorts ideal for any character concept.

32 pages, Softcover

COMPLETE PATHFINDER: RISE OF THE RUNELORDS SOUNDPACK FROM SYRINSCAPE

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Apr 282015

Sorry for the delay on this I fell behind on some of the news.

COMPLETE PATHFINDER: RISE OF THE RUNELORDS SOUNDPACK NOW AVAILABLE FROM SYRINSCAPEFinal Chapter, Spires of Xin-Shalast, Releases Today, Along with New All-in-One Sound Package for the Award-Winning Adventure Path, and New Free 30-Day Trial Offer

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (April 23, 2015) – Syrinscape, developer of the app that creates custom, movie-like soundscapes for the tabletop gaming experience, announces today the release of the Spires of Xin-Shalast SoundPack, the final chapter in the wildly popular Rise of the Runelords Adventure Path for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.

NEW PATHFINDER ADVENTURE PATH PACKAGE FOR HERO LAB

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Apr 132015

LONE WOLF DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES NEW PATHFINDER ADVENTURE PATH PACKAGE FOR HERO LAB

First Release, Hero Lab: Rise of the Runelords Anniversary Edition,
Now Available for Pre-Order
SAN JOSE, CA (April 8, 2015): Lone Wolf Development, creator of the award-winning tabletop game accessory Hero Lab, announces today the development of new Pathfinder Adventure Path packages for Hero Lab. The first add-on package, Rise of the Runelords Anniversary Edition, is available now for pre-order ($24.99), and will release worldwide later this month.

The release of the Rise of the Runelords package launches a new package option within Hero Lab, to provide players all the tools they’ll need for specific Pathfinder RPG Adventure Paths. This first package includes:

Access to all of the encounters from the award-winning, fan-favorite, Pathfinder Adventure Path: Rise of the Runelords Anniversary Edition
Pre-built NPCs with spells, gear, feats, traits, armor, items, and more
Ability to import the encounters into the Hero Lab Tactical Console to manage combat with a laptop at the game table
Option to print-out NPCs and monsters for easy reference
Automatic integration of spells, items, and other material from other Pathfinder RPG supplements, such as the Bestiary or Advanced Players Guide, for use within that Adventure Path (purchase of these packages is not necessary)

“We’re thrilled to offer new Adventure Path packages to the tens of thousands of gamers using Hero Lab,” says Lead Developer Colen McAlister. “And there isn’t a better place to start than the quintessential Pathfinder RPG adventure, Rise of the Runelords.”

Designed for players and GMs alike, Hero Lab is the ultimate RPG character management tool. With this award-winning software, players can build characters in minutes for their favorite RPGs, and play from their laptop, iPad or printed character sheets. Indispensable Game Mastering tools, like the Encounter Builder and Tactical Console, ensure GMs don’t have to worry about the hassles of creating or running an encounter. With Hero Lab, preparing for games has never been easier.

In addition to the Pathfinder RPG, Hero Lab is available for Shadowrun, Mutants and Masterminds, Savage Worlds, Call of Cthulhu, World of Darkness, and the d20 System. For more information, visit the Hero Lab website.

About Lone Wolf Development
Lone Wolf Development specializes in creating innovative digital tools for the tabletop gaming industry, allowing players to streamline game preparation, eliminate errors, and spend more time playing the games they love. With an ever-growing suite of tools, including the award-winning Army Builder, Hero Lab, and Realm Works products, Lone Wolf’s digital tools are the industry standard and are in regular use by tens of thousands of gamers, from miniatures games to role-playing games.

Pathfinder Adventure Path: Forge of the Giant God

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Mar 262015

Pathfinder Adventure Path: Forge of the Giant God

(Giantslayer 3 of 6)

$22.99

The heroes explore the tomb of a legendary giantslayer before venturing into the Mindspin Mountains in search of the valley where the Storm Tyrant is recruiting giants for his army. The adventurers must confront the numerous giants inhabiting the winding valley before making their way to the giant headquarters, an ancient temple to the giant god Minderhal, which contains a powerful artifact. But the valley of the giants is just a recruiting station, and the Storm Tyrant’s stone giant representative has been sending the most promising recruits to a training camp deeper in the mountains.

Pathfinder Player Companion: Heroes of the Wild

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Mar 262015

Pathfinder Player Companion: Heroes of the Wild

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From the frigid northlands of the Crown of the World to the steaming jungles of the Mwangi Expanse, the wilds of Golarion are as exciting as they are awesome, to say nothing of the adventurers who hail from these untamed regions! Embrace the laws of the wildlands, earn the respect of hardened wilderness natives, and command the powers of nature with Pathfinder Player Companion: Heroes of the Wild!

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